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Lunar New Year horoscope for 2020 — the year of the rat

By Paul Ng Special to the Star

Wed., Jan. 22, 2020timer14 min. read

RAT — 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936

If your sign is the year of the rat, this is not a time to gamble or speculate. Your regular income should be fine. Moving or travel is good this year. You will do well in areas such as accounting, finance and human resource. Logistics and travel are both good. Your regular income is stable. Avoid gambling — you have worked hard to get what you have. Friendships are strong. You may argue with the younger generation. Your marriage is stable. However, if you are single, your relations may tend to be volatile. You are prone to small illnesses and accidents. Take your time.

Highlights of Rats of Individual Years

1996 — You are half good and half bad this year. Be conservative. Your relations tend to be volatile. Take it easy.

1984 — Your hard work will result in more authority. Most help will be from the opposite gender. Management suits you.

1972 — You may confront some road blocks. Just be patient and don’t get greedy.

1960 — Pay more attention to your health. Exercise more and travel more.

1948 — Have a thorough health check up. You get along well with your children and grandchildren.

People with the Ox sign connect with the rat. Relationships are good. Your mind is clear. Your artistic talent will emerge. You will do well in occupations that have to do with design, such as fashion and interior design. Public relations is also a good fit. Your money comes from hard work. Refrain from speculations and gambling. Your regular income is stable. Your love life is fruitful. If you are single, consider marriage. If you are married, you should be more loving to one another. Overall, you are quite healthy. Drive carefully and be careful when handling sharp objects.

Highlights of Ox of Individual Years

1997 — Your work is stable. You may be accident prone. Take your time when working.

1985 — Your relationships are good. If married, you should enjoy your marriage. If single, consider getting married. Your work is smooth.

1973 — This is a hard working year for you. Your income is proportional to your hard work. You shouldn’t have problems with your health.

1961 — You enjoy a quiet and peaceful life. You have no trouble entertaining yourself and your friends.

1949 — Pay attention to your eating habits. You may have problems with your digestive system.

The tiger is in a mobile year. You may move or travel frequently. Loneliness may fall on you. Be cautious of the health of elder family members. Businesses to do with mobility are best for you including logistics, transportation and travel. You will do well in the burial and funeral service business. International trading is good too. Your finances tend to be stable, but not speculative. Don’t gamble. You may feel lonely this year. You tend to travel on business by yourself. Perhaps not being in a relationship will bring peace in life. Your health is good. The more mobile, the healthier you seem to be.

Highlights of Tiger of Individual Years

1998 — You must handle your work on your own. Don’t rely on other people. This is a good year for you to pick up new knowledge.

1986 — You are full of energy. Try to get ahead. You will have lots of help from the opposite gender.

1974 — If you are employed, there are opportunities to be promoted. There are also opportunities for changing jobs. If you are self-employed, expand your business.

1962 — You get along well with people. There is plenty of help for your work. Partnerships are good for you.

You have a legal sign this year. However, your romances are good. You get along well with people. Public relations is a good occupation for you. Sales and entertainment are also favourable. You will also do well in legal work, such as government official, lawyer and the police. Be careful of legal conflicts in other types of work. Your income is flat. Don’t take chances. Don’t gamble or speculate. You have a dominant marriage sign this year. So it’s a good year to married if single. If married, be more loving, but be careful of extramarital affairs. You are fairly healthy this year. Just pay more attention to your waist and kidneys.

Highlights of Rabbit of Individual Years

1999 — Your relations seem to start great and end up in trouble. Just make more friends and don’t expect a long-term relationship.

1987 — You have strong people skills this year. Public relations will be good for you. Working outside the office is preferred to working inside.

1975 — Beware of people issues and conflicts, especially involvement from a third party. If married be careful about volatility in your relationship.

1963 — Be careful about legal issues. Be thorough in your work. Don’t violate the law. Don’t gamble or speculate.

1951 — At this age, pay more attention to your heart and lungs. Travel more to relax.

1939 — You tend to become stubborn and like to argue. Take it easy. Exercise well, Rest well. Enjoy your old age.

DRAGON — 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940

Dragon and the rat have a golden connection. You will have plenty of luck and help. You will have many new and creative ideas. You favour creative work, such as writing, painting, architecture, acting and singing. Public relations and sales are both good jobs for you, too. You have a dominant money sign this year. There are many opportunities for you such as investing in the stock market and real estate. This is a strong connecting year. If you are still single, you should get married. If married, go for another honeymoon. Your relationships are great. You will enjoy a very healthy year.

Highlights of Dragon of Individual Years

2000 — You have a lot of help from your friends. A work partnership would be favourable. This is also a good year to commit to a relationship.

1988 — You will be helped by your seniors or superiors. There are chances for promotion. You get along well with people.

1976 — There is plenty of help from the opposite gender. There are also hidden enemies. Don’t count on other people at work. Try to do things on your own.

1964 — Your hard work will help you generate wealth. You will gain more authority. Together with much outside help, you should expand what you do.

1952 — You have lots of luck this year. Working with people will yield good results. You are smooth and welcome in your community.

1940 — You enjoy the company of younger people. You want to feel like a kid again. The older you are, the stronger you seem to be.

SNAKE — 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941

This is prosperous year for the snake. Relationship and money signs are strong. The possibility for both regular and speculative incomes exist. You enjoy being alone most of the time. Favourable occupations for you include the financial market and stock market investments. You will do well in event management and wedding co-ordination. You will have plenty of help. This is the year for you to make some money. Relationships with both family and friends is good. This is good year for the single snake to get married. Married ones are more loving. This year you are much healthier than last year. Do more sports and travel more.

Highlights of Snake of Individual Years

2001 — You should do well in school. Your relationships are fine. Try to advance yourself further.

1989 — You have plenty of help from your superior or senior. Your work is smooth. Consider marriage if you are single.

1977 — Your friends can help you a lot. Hence your work is good. Your partnership is OK this year. Regular income is stable.

1965 — You get along well with other people. This is a favourable year to work with partners. This is also a loving year for the married couple.

1953 — You get along well with the younger people. You are peaceful and like to learn. You are also much healthier than last year.

1941 — Your energy level has dropped quite a lot. Be careful of accidents. Rest well and do more walking if possible.

HORSE — 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930

The horse is opposite to the rat. You tend to lose money. Hence you must not gamble. However, your inter-people relations are good. Don’t let the wrong relationship lead you to lose money. You are also quite spiritual this year. Businesses to do with people, such as entertainment and public relations are preferable. Spiritual work is also good, such as religions and philosophy. You should refrain from businesses that have to do with stock market, speculation and gambling. Money comes and goes. Only regular income can stay. When you do investments, trust your sixth sense and intuitive mind. Your romance sign may be double-edged sword. You will do well in relationships, However, beware of extramarital affairs that may cost you a great deal. Single people’s relations may not be too stable. Beware of accidents that may lead to bleeding. You are subject to many small illnesses. Take your time and slow down.

Highlights of Horse of Individual Years

2002 — Your people relations are good. You get along well with your classmates. Don’t lend money. You may not get it back.

1990 — This is a romantic year for you. You favour show business. Don’t forget your normal love life.

1978 — You may have trouble keeping money. Don’t take risk. Be conservative.

1966 — Be careful of relationships going haywire. Watch your boss’ demands. Leave an alternative outlet in your work. If self-employed, look out for being cheated.

1954 — You tend to spend a lot on your family. You may overwork. Watch your health.

1942 — You seem to stay fairly healthy at this age. You are very close to your family. There will be luck for you this year.

1930 — Your health may take a downfall. Watch out your overall health situation. Exercise more and rest well.

SHEEP — 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931

The sheep conflicts with the rat in relationships with others. However, there is a romance sign with the sheep. Hence beware of relations with your beloved one. You may gain more authority and this is a good year to learn more. If you are in management, you should do marvellously. Your income will also improve. Occupations that have to do with people and entertainment suit you. Your money sign is good. Workers may get promoted — position or salary. If you are self-employed, expand your business. Your relationships tend to be volatile. Pay more attention to the feelings of others. Learn to care and love. This is a healthy year for you. However, don’t abuse your luck.

Highlights of Sheep of Individual Years

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2003 — You seem to be easily distracted. Focus more on your work and studies.

1991 — Your people relations are strong, especially with the opposite gender. Work in the public relations sector and beauty sector is favourable.

1979 — Don’t expect things to be straight forward. You must work hard before you can achieve. Take your time and be down to earth.

1967 — Be careful of a partnership. You tend to fight over directions and ways to do things. Disagreements could end the partnership. Stay calm. Be sensible.

1955 — Your family life is harmonious. You get much help from your friends. Enjoy your frequent travels.

1943 — Your health may slide downwards. Be careful of the functioning of your heart and kidneys. Exercise more and rest well.

1931 — Your heart and lungs may weaken. Pay attention to more exercise and get proper rest. Don’t care too much about material wealth.

MONKEY — 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932

The monkey and rat have a golden connection. Most things will work out smoothly. You will get support from your boss and seniors. Your money sign is good. You will do well in occupations that involve working with cars. Sales and marketing are good for you, too. Other favourable occupations include human resources, public relations, surgeon and butcher. You are ripe for a promotion. Your income is stable. If your work requires you to travel, you will do even better. This is a great year for relationships. If you are single, consider marriage. If you are married, be more loving. If you don’t have children yet, this is a good year to give birth. You are fairly healthy. Just beware of accidents and bleeding. Drive carefully and be careful with sharp objects.

Highlights of Monkey of Individual Years

2004 — You get along well with your teacher and seniors. You should do well in your studies.

1992 — There is plenty of help in your work. You may get promoted. Expand your scope of work.

1980 — Your work is stable. Your married life is in harmony and it is easy to have children. Your circle of friends is also very helpful.

1968 — You are prone to accidents. Be patient, especially in driving. You tend to enjoy being alone.

1956 — You get along very well with the opposite gender. You will gain authority and perform well in management.

1944 — Your health improves as you age. You will enjoy travelling. Your family life should be harmonious.

1932 — Beware of your liver and kidneys. Do more T’ai Chi or Yoga.

ROOSTER — 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933

The rooster conflicts with the rat in a breaking relationship. Be careful of arguments and controversy. Nevertheless, you have plenty of help. External relations are good. There is also a strong learning sign and a spiritual sign. You will do well working in the education sector and in public speaking. The beauty business, such as esthetics, plastic surgery and entertainment are good fields for you as is spiritual work, such as religions and philosophy. Your reputation may outweigh your income. Your authority will bring in more wealth. Your inter-people relations are good. However, you may be easily led into arguments. If you are married, be careful about extramarital affairs. Your health is good in general. Just be careful with sharp objects.

Highlights of Rooster of Individual Years

1993 — You may have trouble focusing on your work and relations. Stay cool and be giving.

1981 — You get a lot of help from the opposite gender. You will do well working in the beauty business. If you are married, be careful of arguments and conflicts.

1969 — Your work is stable. Your authority level may also advance.

1957 — You have many friends. Help from your peers is plentiful. This seems to be a lucky year for you.

1945 — Your health seems to be up and down. However, you have luck to help you.

1933 — Your health may take a downturn. Beware of surgery. Pay attention to your lungs and kidneys.

DOG — 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934

Dogs may suffer from a loneliness sign and a blood sign. However, there is also a dominant healing sign and a spiritual sign this year. Your sixth sense may guide you in the proper direction. You will do well in the medical sector, such as doctor and surgeon. Also a good occupation is in the spiritual sector, such as religions or philosophy. However, business partnerships may not work out. Your regular income is fine. Irregular business may bring legal conflicts. You tend to feel lonely. There is not much romance this year. Be patient and avoid arguments. You are prone to accidents, which may lead to bleeding. Drive carefully and be careful of sharp objects.

Highlights of Dog of Individual Years

1994 — Be careful about inter-people relations. You may feel pressure from above. Be humble and lay low.

1982 — You will have plenty of help and get out of trouble. Working outside the office is better for you than sitting behind the desk. You are fine to pursue politics too.

1970 — You will feel a lot of work pressure. Follow the rules. There are no short cuts. This will grant you safety.

1958 — You may have reached the top of your position. Accept this. Enjoy what you get.

1946 — Beware of your heart. There could be surgery. You could get help from the opposite gender. You will be on a power trip. However, you may feel lonely at work.

1934 — At this high age, your energy has fast receded. Be careful of your heart and stomach issues.

BOAR — 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935

Pigs have plenty of lucky signs this year. Your reputation will be recognized. The travel sign is also strong. Your wealth may come from far away. You have a romance sign. You are great in handling people issues. You need an occupation that allows you to move around rather than sit behind a desk, businesses such as travel, logistics, international trading, will be good for you. So is management consulting. Your wealth comes from hard work and people connections. You should make more money than last year. Your people relations are superb. If you are single, you should consider marriage. If you are married, have more honeymoons. You may be prone to small ailments. However, your luck will carry you through. Rest well and do more exercise.

Highlights of Boar of Individual Years

1995 — Your relations with people are excellent. There are plenty of romances. Consider marriage. There is a chance for job change.

1983 — You get along well with seniors and your boss. Your work will be stable. If you are married, consider having children.

1971 — Most of your work takes extra effort. You enjoy travelling. In the end you will gain authority.

1959 — With the help of friends, you have plenty of opportunities for investments.

1947 — Your people relations are superb. There are many people helping you. Travel more. Your wealth may come from far away.

1935 — Both your family and friends are good to you. You will feel lonely. The older you are, the healthier you seem to be.

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